Inna lilah wa inna illaihi rajiun Tribute to Malick Jeng: Bidding Farewell to the “Golden Feather”! Malick Jeng, a renowned veteran journalist and the esteemed former Director General of the Gambia Radio and Television Services (GRTS), passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Malick’s steadfast dedication to freedom of expression […]
Fatoumatta: We should honor the brave souls who have fought for press freedom and freedom of expression in the Gambia. These valiant individuals, at great personal risk, have tirelessly sought the truth. While it’s impossible to list every legend, their lasting impact on our society is clear. They serve as […]
Fatoumatta: Worldwide, governments and press organizations mark World Press Freedom Day with significant fanfare, including issuing statements, holding symposia, and organizing marches. Has President Adama Barrow or his Information and Propaganda Minister made any statements commemorating World Press Freedom Day in The Gambia? On this day, governments, ministers responsible for […]
I’ve observed individuals who work for the Gambian government, or who directly benefit from it, instructing the Gambian media on how to perform their duties. I would remain silent if their arguments weren’t so foolishly focused on their own interests. For some, the private media is deemed objective only when […]